Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala is packed with flavors and spices, featuring tender, smoky chicken in a creamy, spiced curry sauce. It’s perfect for a hearty meal and pairs wonderfully with chapatti or rice.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tikka Marinade:
- 750 grams boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tikka masala
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- oil for frying or air-frying/grilling
- coal for smoky flavor
For the Curry:
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 black peppercorns
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tbsp tikka masala
- 2 tomatoes blended
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients with the chicken and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Pan fry, grill, or air fry the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Infuse smoky flavor by placing hot charcoal in a dish and drizzling oil over it.
- In a pan, sauté the whole spices and onions. Add the tomato paste, spices, and cook.
- Add blended tomatoes, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook until creamy.
- Add the smoked chicken and fenugreek leaves.
- Serve with chapatti, naan, or rice.